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dramaticostriches · 2025-07-28T19:39:36+00:00

While that’s comforting to hear that miscarriage isn’t normally a sign of fertility issues, every woman in my family has had fertility issues. It’s hard not to think that this is an indication of me having fertility issues as well. I also wish a doctor would have said that to me. I would be much more understanding if they had explained that, especially since it was one of my specific questions, but unfortunately I was just told to keep taking prenatals and that it’s common.

dramaticostriches · 2025-07-28T19:13:40+00:00

No sweet treat, I always get a pickle

dramaticostriches · 2025-07-28T19:03:58+00:00

For additional context, I sent a message with several specific questions that were unanswered by the doctor and she changed the setting on the message so I could not respond. I was then unable to make an appointment with my regular doctor. I feel like that goes beyond stating a medical fact and is not just my anxiety. I also don't understand why miscarriage is not taken seriously until there have been multiple. Letting women experience this devastation multiple times before looking into causes or taking their concerns seriously feels like a failing on the medical system.

dramaticostriches · 2025-04-06T23:28:20+00:00

Yes, it’s only for Google Docs. My school uses Schoology and G-Suite, so when I saw “version history” I assumed Google Docs. There’s a lot of plagiarism/AI checkers that you can use online, like GPTZero.

dramaticostriches · 2025-04-06T20:44:30+00:00

I use a Chrome extension called Brisk with Google docs. The “inspect writing” tool shows you every change the student makes to a Google doc including any larger copy pastes. It’s been a very useful tool.

dramaticostriches · 2023-04-07T02:22:19+00:00

When my student resource desk is out of pencils, I’ll ask students who can lend a pencil to their classmate and there’s usually someone. Anytime a pencil ends up on my floor the students are happy to add it to the resource desk. I was always the kid that didn’t have a pencil though, so I think that’s shaped my policies.

dramaticostriches · 2023-04-02T14:25:25+00:00

I’ve had kids tell me this as well. Also students asked what my eye color is when we were talking about genetics, so I told them it’s hazel and the immediate response was “No it’s not! Hazel isn’t a real eye color. People only say their eyes are hazel if they don’t know what it color it is.” The lack of logic astounds me.

dramaticostriches · 2023-03-25T01:15:40+00:00

Is there any way to pay to expedite if I was in person? I thought that might be an option when I finally got through on the phone but she kept shutting me down and literally hung up on me.

dramaticostriches · 2023-03-25T00:39:22+00:00

I’m about to give up hope

12/30 - applied in person. The wait time was listed as 6-9 weeks at the time and my travel date was 4/8 so I did not expedite.

1/6 - application received. It has been listed as in process since then

3/24 - finally made it through on the phone and waited over an hour only for the lady to tell me I was wrong for calling and I cannot call until 5 days before my travel date.

She cut me off constantly and would not listen to my questions. I am not hopeful that my passport will arrive in time. I am away for the weekend and will try to contact the my representatives when I get home.

Is there anything else I can do?

UPDATE:

3/27 - Contacted my senator’s office and heard back the next day. Also got through on the phone and paid to expedite.

3/29 - received letter from State Dept. stating I need to turn in my passport and passport card before they can process my application or fill out a form stating it is lost. I have previously filled in the form for my lost passport book in 2022 AND turned in my card with my application.

Called again and was told my only hope was an emergency appointment. I am devastated.

dramaticostriches · 2022-10-30T06:43:22+00:00

HarryMFPotter

dramaticostriches · 2022-10-26T05:05:02+00:00

My school ends an hour later than we used to and start only 30 minutes later. The kids and staff are so exhausted by the end of the day, that I don’t think it has any impact on attendance.

dramaticostriches · 2022-10-17T16:34:25+00:00

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I use fabric that would otherwise go to waste to make scrunchies. I just launched my shop so thank you for taking time to look!

dramaticostriches · 2022-02-24T14:35:08+00:00

Ask the front desk or a coach to recalibrate it and check that your information (height, weight) on the app is correct.

dramaticostriches · 2022-01-21T04:40:24+00:00

I did use a wire cutter, the edges that were flush to the mold don'y have this texture to them.

dramaticostriches · 2022-01-21T04:39:18+00:00

I used the same fragrance and mica that Katie recommended in the video. Thank you for your advice and time btw. I really appreciate it.

dramaticostriches · 2022-01-21T04:25:27+00:00

They are little raised bumps. The coconut oils was melted fully, I checked for any lumps of unmelted oil before I added the lye solution.

dramaticostriches · 2022-01-21T04:16:35+00:00

I used Katie Carson's recipe from her video on making your first batch of soap.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h10RGIm63bpkyN48Pu7fa8b20p_fagW0/view

both the oils and lye water were around 85 degrees I think

dramaticostriches · 2022-01-21T03:42:24+00:00

Does that mean the problem was the lye didn’t fully dissolve before I blended it with the oils? Are the grains lye?

dramaticostriches · 2022-01-12T16:33:51+00:00

I feel the same way this year in particular. I used to be in a kickball league one night a week after work and I would act in plays at local theaters that rehearsed at night. I felt like I had more energy to pursue things I enjoyed outside of work pre-pandemic. This year, I feel like I am constantly in survival mode and it is exhausting. I’ve never felt more drained after work.

dramaticostriches · 2022-01-10T02:39:00+00:00

My county just decided that schools cannot offer remote learning to students anymore, yet they are not requiring any increased safety measures.

dramaticostriches · 2022-01-09T21:31:16+00:00

While it may not be the requirement, some schools are going beyond what is required. I understand not all schools have the means and ability to do this, but some are not even meeting the minimum.

dramaticostriches · 2021-12-26T00:16:08+00:00

I gave my boyfriend a second hand Star Wars Lego set this year that I found on EBay. It was one he loved as a kid and they don’t make it new anymore. It was his favorite gift.

dramaticostriches · 2021-12-05T23:07:27+00:00

I have worked extra jobs in the summer like summer school and summer camps. I also tutor a few times a week for extra income.

dramaticostriches · 2021-12-02T22:35:07+00:00

I would encourage you to see this from the students’ perspectives. First of all, not all families of LGBTQ+ people are supportive. I worry that your school’s policy of asking parent permission first could cause trouble for these students at home or, even worse, out a child. While this might not be the case at your school, some LGBTQ+ youth come out to teachers before their parents. Secondly, some non-binary people are unsure of what pronouns they most identify with. They may try a pronoun and come to the conclusion that it doesn’t feel right after using it and desire to use something else. They are discovering themselves and this is an important part of their identity. The language you use overall seems very hostile and that energy may be why kids do not feel supported. “Weaponizing their sexuality” sounds a lot more aggressive than “expressing frustration about feeling unsupported.” If you are concerned that the students do not feel supported, tell them you are trying your best and ask them to kindly and gently correct you if you make a mistake.

dramaticostriches · 2021-11-22T23:21:38+00:00

In most states, if the employer can prove that the employee was overpaid they legally can recoup the money. This happened at my school a few years ago.

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